Houghton House, Bedfordshire

Today I made a point of visiting a possible shoot location which I have promised myself I would check out for sometime. No, the great sunshine today was not the incentive ( but it did help!).  Houghton House near Ampthill was a 17th Century hunting lodge occupied only during the summer but it became the permanent residence of the Bruce family who installed a magnificent ceremonial staircase. Sadly the house is just ruins now and the staircase was stripped out in the 18th century to go to a local Ampthill hotel. Of course it is reputed to be haunted like most self respecting ruins and it feels as if it should be starring in a Hammer Horror film. This location for a future shoot will take some beating and it will definitely be high on my list of interesting locations.

A few images taken today are below.

Tommorrow for a change I am back in the 21st century. I am checking out a local studio and will have the opportunity to test out all lovely gear there before making a live shoot in the future

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